The Nerve of Her

 

Can you believe that she gave me and my camera 3 or 4 nasty looks, as I was standing there minding my own business?!?!  The nerve of her making me take her picture.

Evie Starlight
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL 

"You Want A Piece of Me?!?!"

This intimidating Cast Member "greets" guests as they enter the park.   ;)

Star Wars Weekends 2013
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL

Pleasure Inland

Want a place to stop and get your dance on, while walking around Magic Kingdom?!?!?  Well check out Stitch's Club 626 in Tomorrowland!!!!  This family oriented spot is great for some different, yet common, fun.  And it's also a chance for kids to dance with some of the characters.

Believe it or not, I actually didn't realize what I was capturing as far as the couple on the right, and those girls and mom on the left.  I was mainly just going for a crowd shot of the area.  So I was happy to see I had those nice elements in this scene.

Stitch's Club 626
Tomorrowland
Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World, FL

"You Better Think (Think!!!)"

Went to check out IBM's THINK exhibit a while back.  I'd definitely recommend it if you want to further you park experience.  Also, it takes no real time commitment.  So you can just stop by for a few minutes if you want to.  And if anything, it displays what EPCOT is all about.... learning and innovation.

There are big touch-screens that show the history of technology and science.  And also ones that explain currently emerging ideas (i.e. Developing a novel treatment for leukemia; and Fighting crime with data).

But the pleasantly time-consuming aspect of this exhibit is the 100 Icons of Progress.  The icons grace the walls of the area, and demonstrate, quote; "...IBMers' faith in science, our restless pursuit of knowledge, and our belief that together we can make the world work better."

THINK
Presented by IBM
Innoventions
EPCOT
Walt Disney World, FL

In A Bibbidi Bobbidi Bind

 

This little Princess is a little too late, and yet a year too early, for a Bibbidi Bobbidi Beautification.

One of my favorite candid shots of her from our cruise.  It's never wise to put the camera away with unpredictable 2 year olds in your presence.  ;)

Samantha
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Disney Fantasy
Eastern Caribbean - 2012

Chase the Oasis

The end of a 7-day Disney Cruise is capped off with a trip to Disney's Castaway Cay.  Whether you're looking for family fun, or a getaway from kids, this little island in the Bahamas has something for you.

Castaway Cay, Bahamas
Disney Fantasy Cruise
Eastern Caribbean - 2012

Target Practice

 

 I can just imagine all the great shots the PhotoPass photographers can get when setting up early in the morning.

In Episode 57 of the iso5571 Podcast it was mentioned that when people are in a shot, they shouldn't be distracting/out of place in a scene.  To a certain extent, I had to deal with that in this shot.  I had one other take from this moment (though VERY similar).  But because of the placement of some of the people walking down the street, it would've been a tad confusing to what was really happening here.  I wanted to capture her as she took pics of the Tower of Terror.  But in that alternate take, there were people toward the middle of the street, and directly in her line of sight.  Although they were as far as that red cart, and walking towards ToT, it might've taken more than a quick glance to realize she was not taking their photo.  Heck, even a few people that were on the side were a little too oddly placed for my liking.  So that's just one of the ways that people can throw off a shot.

Sunset Blvd.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL

Crème de la Crêpe

I've never had anything from here, but I heard the chocolate ice cream is REALLY good.

This shot was inspired by a Fave of mine by Kiki FL.

P.S. "Crème de la Crêpe" is the name of some cafe in CA.  So be sure to visit if you're ever in Culver City, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Pasadena, Long Beach, or Redondo Beach.  ;)

France Pavilion
EPCOT World Showcase
Walt Disney World, FL

Where The Wild Things Are

I wonder if we appear as "atttractions" to some of the animals?!?!?  I guess as far as they know; they are in an "expansive" area, and we are in small spaces just peering through the glass.

Maharajah Jungle Trek
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World, FL

Who Invited The Young Whipper-Snapper???

Faithful fans, and one unlucky young soul, line up to see Paul Revere & the Raiders.

For those that are wondering; lines this long are typical for the various concerts during the Flower & Garden Fest, as well as during the Food & Wine Fest.

Flower & Garden Festival
Italy/American Pavilion
EPCOT World Showcase
Walt Disney World, FL

P.S. I was actually there with that young "whipper-snapper"